Legally Using a TASER Device - The Importance of Knowing Your State Laws and Restrictions

Every day, we hear news about someone gettingpolice use in most US states but its availability to
mugged, robbed, attacked, raped, and murdered.civilians varies depending on state laws, among others.
Though sorry for the loss of someone else's family, aThe purpose of these laws and restrictions is for the
tiny part of you will still feel grateful and relieved that itproper regulation of this particular self defense
wasn't you or anyone you know for that matter. Butweapon which can cause serious damage and injury if
the question is, how sure are you that the next victimnot used correctly.
on the news won't be you or your next door neighborAll states have laws regarding the buying, carrying, and
or the kind lady across the street? For this reason, youpossessing of the TASER device. Some states legally
need to equip yourself with personal protectionallow the use and possession of this device while
devices so you can be sure that you can go out atthere are also some which out rightly prohibits it. In
night (and even during the day) with confidence andsome states, registration and licensing is a must before
security.you can carry and utilize this self defense weapon.
The TASER device is one of the numerous non-lethalSome only have restrictions such as the limitation for
self defense weapons available in the market for lawhome-use only as evidenced in the state of
enforcement officers and civilians alike. It is anConnecticut.
electroshock device that uses electric current toThe state of California probably has one of the most
immobilize your attacker temporarily. This deviceliberal and broadest laws when it to comes to the use
utilizes a high voltage, low amperage technology whichand possession of a TASER device. Civilians are given
is primarily the reason why it will not permanentlythe freedom to carry it except in airports, public
damage a person's body. It works to disrupt the brain'smeetings and public biddings. In North Dakota, you need
communication with the other parts of your attacker'sto get a license before you can obtain a TASER
body thus rendering him momentarily incapacitated.device. There are also states which allow its use with
This will give you enough time to make your escapethe exception of some of their cities. It basically
and seek help.depends on your local and state laws so it is highly
There are however laws and requirements whichrecommended that you check with your local police
need to be followed and met before you can acquiredepartment to find out which law is applicable to you
a TASER device. The TASER device is legal forbefore you buy this personal protection weapon.